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Weather April 28, 2025

Possibility of isolated storms in Georgia continues through week

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, April 28. There is a possibility of isolated…

Weather April 28, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 28, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 28, 2025, with a high near 79 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 28, 2025

“My name is Foxy Grey, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 28, 2025

“My name is Daniel, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/brown hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

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History April 28, 2025

80 years after Benito Mussolini’s death, what can democracies today learn from his fascist rise?

by Matthew Sharpe, Australian Catholic University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This Monday marks 80 years since Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was killed in an…

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First Amendment April 28, 2025

Trump’s aggressive actions against free speech speak a lot louder than his words defending it

by Daniel Hall, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Harvard University took the extraordinary step of suing the Trump administration on April 21, 2025,…

Mableton April 27, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library to host “The Tragedy of War: Japanese American Internment”

By Kelly Johnson Along with supporting children development through programs such as Family Storytime, Evening Storytime, and Saturday Storytime, South Cobb Regional Library will host an exhibit on an American…

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Elections April 27, 2025

Turnout modest in Cobb Districts 2 and 4 special election early voting

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting for Tuesday’s special election for two Cobb County Commission seats drew a modest turnout. Data posted on the Cobb Elections and Voter Registration site on…

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Marietta April 27, 2025

UPDATED: Pedestrian with life-threatening injuries in Marietta hit-and-run

By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: In a follow-up email, Officer McPhilamy stated that a suspect has been identified but that more information will be available on Sunday afternoon. The update reads…

Weather April 27, 2025

Isolated storm threat continues for Cobb, other Georgia counties

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Saturday April 27. The threat of isolated storms will…

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Health & Wellness June 26, 2025

5 Takeaways From Health Insurers’ New Pledge To Improve Prior Authorization

This article by Lauren Sausser and Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser and Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News June 24, 2025 Nearly seven…

Immigration June 26, 2025

First Amendment groups push for release of Spanish-language Georgia reporter detained by ICE

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 24, 2025 Several organizations dedicated to preserving free speech and protecting members of…

Justice June 26, 2025

The sleeper Supreme Court decision that could have profound impacts on the Trump administration agenda – and restore faith in the high court

by Ray Brescia, Albany Law School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The American public’s trust in the Supreme Court has fallen precipitously over the past…

Business & Economy June 26, 2025

Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success

by Sandra Sjoberg, Western Governors University School of Business, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What does it take to lead through complexity, make tough decisions…